Let's be honest, we are busy individuals. Trying to have a consistent gym routine when juggling work, college, social life and everything else that comes with being a busy human means we can't always stick to the ideal routine. However, sometimes you don't need all the fancy gym equipment and fancy swimming pools to get the ideal workout in. Here we are going to look at three different total body workouts that are ideal to do anywhere that suits you, either at home or in the park or anywhere you can spare the few minutes in your day to get a good workout in.
And repeat! five run throughs and you have completed your full body workout.
Complete these 4 strength exercises that can done in your home: Mix and match the cardio and strength exercises below and repeat the circuit 3 times to complete. The mix of strength and cardio together is designed for an overall balance of key areas of keeping you fit and healthy in your lifestyle.
2. Abdominal Crunches
3. Lunges
4. Squats
Next you take 4 cardio exercises that can also done at home:
1. Burpees
2. Step ups
3. Mountain Climbers
4. Jogging on the spot
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This is a 3 set workout designed to build strength and test you a little more. You can repeat this circuit if you find you have more time after completing. This workout is particularly created to get your heart-rate running and also build strength in key areas such as your core and abdominal areas. These active dynamic movements are also to help improve cardio work.
Set 1: Each exercise for 1 minute each
1. Bodyweight Squat
2. Push ups
3. Mountain Climbers
Set 2: Take a minute break after the first set. One minute each exercise in set 2.
4. The Plank
5. Bodyweight Split Squat
6. Single-Leg Hip Raise
Set 3: Take a minute break after set 2. One minute for each exercise in set 3.
7. Burpee with a push up
8. Single Leg Toe Touches
9. Leg Raises
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So there is 3 different type of workouts you can try and use in a variety of surroundings in your life. These are universal exercises that you can try to mix and match to further push yourself further in your workout routines. As a busy individual, these routines can be done in as little as 10 minutes during a time of the day that suits you most. The exercises and routines provided are designed for the user to have little or no equipment needed so you can utilise these workouts at home, at work or out in the open, which leaves the possibilities keep fit and healthy during your busy lifestyle limitless.